unbidden

🇬🇧 UK/.ʌn'bidn/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Not invited, requested, or commanded; arising spontaneously.

未受邀请的,自发的,不请自来的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
bidroot
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densuffix
=unbidden

Common Collocations

  • 1.come unbidden不请自来
  • 2.arrive unbidden不邀而至
  • 3.[unbidden thoughts]不由自主的念头
  • 4.[unbidden tears]忍不住的泪水

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Memories of her childhood came unbidden as she walked through the old town.

  • 2.

    He arrived unbidden at the party, making everyone feel slightly awkward.

  • 3.

    Tears came unbidden to her eyes when she heard the familiar melody.

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